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The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud

Palestinian internal political violence — The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of a Hamas-run police unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. [https

Published January 12, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Palestinian internal political violence.

The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of a Hamas-run police unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-backed-group-kills-senior-hamas-police-officer-gaza-threatens-more-2026-01-12/ (Reuters)]

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